The Vallejo Weekly - Volume 9 Issue 11

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CAPTIOL STREET STAIRS VIRTUAL GROUNDBREAKING On Friday March 12, the City celebrated the official groundbreaking of the Capitol Street Stairs mosaic project, streamed live on Facebook. Through this project , art tiles will be installed on the 52 risers, transforming this site into a beautiful symbol of pride, unity, and hope for the Vallejo Community. This was made possible by the dedication, hardwork and collaboration amoung project proponents, artist, City leaders and Staff, and the entire Vallejo Community. To learn more about the project, click HERE.

CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO WATCH THE GROUNDBREAKING

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Letter of Intent (LOI) to be eligible to apply.

3. Attend a mandatory grant development session held by

FIRST 5 SOLANO ANNOUNCES OPPORTUNITY FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR 2021 THROUGH 2024 Do you provide services to children ages 0-5, their parents/caregivers, or providers who serve young children in Solano County?

Do you have an innovative idea you want to pilot, see a gap in services you want to fill, or have a time-sensitive need you want to address?

appointment April 12-15, 2021.

4. Complete the Application Form and email it to cfcsolano@solanocounty. com no later than May 03, 2021 5:00 PM PST. Questions regarding this RFA may be submitted via the Letter of Intent (LOI) no later than March 31, 2021 5pm PST to: Juanita Morales, RFA Coordinator / Program Manager Email: jsmorales@solanocounty.com

If you answered ‘yes’ to both questions, For relevant documents, visit First 5 this grant opportunity may be perfect Solano’s funding opportunity webpage, for you!

HERE.

HOW DO I APPLY? 1. Review the Request for Applications found HERE, to see if your proposed project fits the scope of what can be funded.

2. Submit a Mandatory Letter of Intent (LOI) by Google forms HERE, by March 31, 2021. You must submit a March 19, 2021

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VALLEJO FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTS WITH VACCINATION EFFORT

Between March 11 and March 14, the County Fairgrounds vaccinated 14,770 people. Their goal is to be able to vaccinate 5,000 people a day.

Vallejo Firefighters continue to assist with mass vaccination efforts at the

For more information on distribution of

Solano County Fairgrounds.

COVID-19 vaccine click HERE.

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INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR VALLEJO PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURED ON THE COVER OF THE VALLEJO WEEKLY? Email VallejoNews@cityofvallejo.net for more details.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTED LIVE FIRE TRAINING FOR MULTIPLE COUNTIES The Vallejo Fire Department hosted a live fire, Fire Control III training class from March 8 through March 11 that included 25 firefighters from agencies in Contra Costa, Napa, and Solano Counties. The class includes two days of classroom education and two days of field training. Staff learned techniques of firefighting and fire rescue under live fire conditions.

This training is critical to keep firefighters up-to-par with current fire control techniques and ensure they can safely operate when responding to fire emergencies.

The live fire portion of the training was conducted in a portable-style building located on north Mare Island.

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#job opportunity

RECRUITMENT EXTENSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER The City of Vallejo’s Economic Development Division is seeking a dynamic candidate to play an important role in managing elements of the City’s economic development efforts, including programs and projects designed to expand the local economy, promote community vitality and expedite quality development and redevelopment in the City. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, creative problem solvers, experienced project managers who are versatile in all aspects of Economic Development, and can manage multiple projects within tight timeframes.

The most successful candidates

years of increasingly responsible project management experience in Economic Development or Planning and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, or related field. While not required, senior-level experience with larger Economic Development and/or Planning projects and a project management certificate are highly desirable.

The new closing date for this job announcement and application period is Monday, March 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM. To apply for this amazing opportunity and for more information about the recruitment selection process, please click HERE.

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Check out the latest job openings at the City of Vallejo by visiting www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo March 19, 2021

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, CASH!

It’s time to get ready for the countywide 2021 Water Video Contest for middle and high school students!

This popular educational activity challenges middle and high school students to create compelling 60-second public service videos that focus on specific water efficiency themes.

The 2021 theme utilizes the popular #HowTo social media hashtag in challenging students to make a step-by-step tutorial that teaches viewers #HowToSaveWater.

For more information, click HERE. To view the top scoring videos from past years visit tinyurl.com/scwavideo.

The deadline to enter is April 14, 2021.

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REMINDER-REMINDER-REMINDER-REMINDER 2ND COVID-19 BLACK REGIONAL TOWN HALL The 2nd COVID-19 Black Regional Town Hall will be held on

Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM The COVID-19 pandemic is devastating the Black Community at disproportionate rates.

Register for the COVID-19 Black 2nd Regional Town Hall event to learn and discuss the facts about the vaccine. During the town hall you will hear from policy makers, public health officials, doctors, and advocates from all Bay Area counties.

Register at: www.covid19black.org/get-involved For more information contact: covid19black@unitycare.org 408-971-9822 x 4054 16

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Solano Dream Center & Christian Help Center present

DIGNITY DAY

MARCH 27, 9AM TO 3PM Mobile Showers Free Hair Cuts Hot Meals Free Clothes Health Checks Spiritual Care Mental Health Services Housing Help 2166 SACRAMENTO ST. VALLEJO, CA BUS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED To ensure safety, a limited number of people will be allowed in at a time.

Covid protocols will be followed.

REMINDERS: Temperature checks and wearing of masks will be required.

Sanitation stations will be available.

Our premises will be sanitized regularly and staff and volunteers will wear protective gear to ensure safety.

Call 707.435.3995 for more information

Sponsored By:

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TEMPORARY LOWER FARES AND MORE OFF-PEAK TRIPS ARE BEING CONSIDERED BY SF BAY FERRY Guided by 13 core principles focused on rebuilding ferry service and ridership during the Bay Area’s pandemic recovery, WETA is considering major San Francisco Bay Ferry fare and service changes.

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• Adds more off-peak trips to expand service options • Simplifies the fare structure and fare payment options The WETA Board of Directors is anticipated to consider these changes at its April 1, 2021 meeting. WETA is seeking feedback from passengers and the public to help inform this decision.

As proposed, the changes would go into effect beginning in July 2021. Detailed information on the proposed Pandemic Recovery Program is available at sanfranciscobayferry.com/recovery.

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